Montevideo swimmer to honor Edmund Fitzgerald crew with cold water challenge
When Tammy Lenarz Carruth takes a plunge into the frigid waters of Lake Superior later this month, she’ll be doing more than just swimming - she’ll be carrying a memory.
Newsletter-Late-Week
Van Klompenburg Family recognized as a 2025 ‘U of M Farm Family’
The Van Klompenburg family of Montevideo has been named Chippewa County’s “2025 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota.
Blood drive collects 86 units
The American Red Cross blood drive was held on June 26 and 27, 2025 at the TACC in Montevideo. The blood drive was sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary of Montevideo. The total collected for both days was 86 units so just one short of the goal.
Rubi Santacruz represents Montevideo in Aquatennial Ambassador program
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is excited to announce that Rubi Santacruz from Montevideo will be participating in the AAO Candidate Program from July 22nd to July 28th.
Emergency meeting held on state of Carnegie Library
Last Thursday, the Montevideo City Council held an emergency meeting on the state of Carnegie Library. The reason for the emergency meeting was concerns of public safety due to the state of the facade of the building. Bricks have been falling off of the North side.
Maynard hosts 4th of July celebration
The small town of Maynard put on a big display of fireworks on the 4th of July. The fireworks show was preceded earlier in the day by Maynard’s annual 4th of July parade.
Corps of Engineers makes additional changes at Lac qui Parle Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is making additional water level changes at its Lac qui Parle Lake Dam, near Watson, Minnesota, due to ongoing rain within the basin.
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Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training to be held at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!
Ask a Trooper: Caretaker information on DVS record…
Question: I thought I heard something about a new law in regards to caretaker information included on driver’s license or identification card record. Do you have any information on this?